Who we are
Find out more about the HRCDC and the Health Research Regulations
Do I need to apply
Information to help determine if you need to apply for a consent declaration
Submitting an application
Find out more on how to apply for a consent declaration and the application process
Your personal data
Find out more about how the Regulations and HRCDC aim to safeguard the use of your personal data in health research
Public and Patient Involvement
Find out more about PPI involvement in the consent declaration process
Decisions
Click here for the HRCDC meeting minutes and log of applications
About the HRCDC
The Health Research Consent Declaration Committee (HRCDC) was established as part of the Health Research Regulations made under the Data Protection Act, 2018.
The Health Research Regulations 2018 and the HRCDC aim to bring trust and transparency to the forefront of health research in relation to the processing of personal data. This benefits all those involved in research and ensures patient and public trust in the health research environment in Ireland.
News
1 November, 2024
NEW: The Central Statistics Office...
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has launched their Health Research Data Centre (Health RDC). More information can be...
22 October, 2024
NEW: Expressions of Interest to...
Being a member of the HRCDC is an exciting opportunity to support the Irish Health and Social Care...
7 February, 2024
NEW: The HRCDC welcomes a...
Prof. Paul Stynes (M. Eng University of Limerick; PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Trinity College Dublin) is currently the...